About South Marcum Campground
Number of accommodations: 159
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
Showers -
Dump Station -
Playground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (613)
What Guests Are Saying
South Marcum Campground offers spacious, well-maintained sites and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite for families and nature enthusiasts. Many guests appreciate the clean facilities, beautiful views, and opportunities for wildlife observation, including birdwatching and witnessing pelican migrations. While some visitors noted minor maintenance issues and occasional pest problems, overall experiences are overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
South Marcum Campground offers spacious, well-maintained sites and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite for families and nature enthusiasts. Many guests appreciate the clean facilities, beautiful views, and opportunities for wildlife observation, including birdwatching and witnessing pelican migrations. While some visitors noted minor maintenance issues and occasional pest problems, overall experiences are overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Scott M
VerifiedNovember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: BRID
Always Excellent!!!
Debbie J
VerifiedOctober 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: CPOI
N/A
Steven M
VerifiedOctober 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: OROO
South Marcum campground at Rend Lake in Illinois is a terrific place to camp. We have camped there twice, both times in October. The campground is clean and has well spaced lots.... some sites are fairly sloped so leveling could be a problem. You can have shaded or open lots. It is close to Giant City, Ferne Cliffe, and Crab Orchard NWR. There are numerous areas to boat, fish, and view wildlife along with biking and hiking trails.
Brian B
VerifiedOctober 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: CPOI
Very nice and clean large spaces we loved it
mark r
VerifiedOctober 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: CPOI
The campground was beautiful, clean and quiet. The site was particularly great.
Jill E
VerifiedOctober 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: CPOI
This is our 2nd time at South Marcum Campground. Site 116 was clean, level and spacious, with full hook ups. Nice view of the lake, and next to a shower house. The hosts were helpful and friendly. We will return again!
Philip O
VerifiedOctober 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 133, Loop: WPIN
Great staff, great facilities and some beautiful and peaceful sites.
Joan D
VerifiedOctober 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: BRID
The campground was great, very well kept. The only issue was the hot water did not get hot in the shower house.
Ben K
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 136, Loop: WPIN
Although some sites are little difficult to maneuver with longer campers, the sites were well kept and paved.
Ollney M
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: OROO
We love this park but will close it 11/1 till spring
Location South Marcum Campground
Address:
South Marcum Campground
Benton, IL, 62812
United States
From I-57 take exit 71 and turn west onto Highway 14. After 3 miles turn right on Rend City Road, then right on Rend Lake Dam Rd. Continue 3 miles to the park entrance on the left.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.0338 / -88.9402
Elevation: 134 feet
Policies & Rules
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All campers MUST register/ check-in with gate attendant upon arrival to receive site and vehicle tags. |
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Camping equipment is required to be placed on the campsite; one camper with a maximum of three tents OR a maximum of four tents per site are permitted. Sites may NOT be reserved for parking of vehicles. |
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See Park Information Guide for additional rules and regulations. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
